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Importance of Bed Linens

Should remain wrinkle-free to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries.

Prosthesis

A device that replaces a missing body part.

Range of motion

Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion.

Proper gown removal

Involves unfastening at neck and waist and rolling the dirty side in while holding away from the body.

Disposable gloves usage

Disposable gloves can be worn one time.

Communicating with residents

Best way for an NA to communicate with a resident with visual impairment is to identify herself when she enters the room.

Foot care for diabetics

Best way to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to observe feet for sores/infection.

Handling falls

If a resident starts to fall, the best response is to widen stance and bring body close.

Proper handwashing

Friction duration while washing hands should be 20 seconds.

Advance directive

A legal document designating healthcare preferences.

Most accurate site for temperature measurement

The rectum (rectal) is the most accurate site for temperature measurement.

Prescribing medication

Task that is outside the NA's scope of practice.

Response if a resident offers a gift

NA should refuse but thank the resident.

Empathy

Identifying with others' feelings.

Common pulse site for NAs

Radial pulse is a common pulse site for NAs to check.

Physical abuse

Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are examples of physical abuse.

Medical information sharing

NAs may share medical information with the resident’s doctor.

Fact example

Example of a fact is 'Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg'.

Most essential nutrient

Water is the most essential nutrient for life.

Objective information

Objective information is collected using senses.

Correct documentation practice

Document right after care is done.

Standard precautions

Should be practiced on every person in care.

Handwashing practices

True statement about handwashing practices is to wash hands before and after resident contact.

Proper body mechanics

Proper body mechanics include standing shoulder-width apart.

First sign of a pressure injury

The first sign of a pressure injury is discoloration of the skin.

Example of a physical need

An example of a physical need is food.

Example of a cliché

An example of a cliché is 'It will all work out in the end'.

Microorganism growth conditions

Microorganisms grow best in dark environments.

Axillary temperature measurement

Axillary temperature is measured in the armpit.

Temperature measurement wait time

Wait time after consuming iced tea before measuring oral temperature is 5 to 10 minutes.

Nothing by mouth abbreviation

The abbreviation for nothing by mouth is NPO.

Quadcane

A cane with four rubber-tipped feet is called a quadcane.

Use of gloves

NA must wear gloves while shaving a resident.

Fracture pan

Equipment used for residents who cannot raise hips onto a regular bedpan is a fracture pan.

Hypertension

Medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension.

Ostomy bag care

An ostomy bag should be emptied whenever stool is eliminated.

Range of motion exercise assistance

Begin at knees and work up to shoulders during range of motion exercises.

Contracture

Permanent shortening of a muscle or tendon is known as a contracture.

Fluid intake monitoring

Unit of measurement for fluid intake is milliliters.

Fracture pan positioning

Positioning a fracture pan should have the handle toward the head of the bed.

Communication with hearing impaired residents

Proper communication with a hearing-impaired resident is to face the resident directly.

Example of physical abuse

An example of physical abuse is pinching a resident.

Psychological abuse

Joking about a resident's incontinence is psychological abuse.

Mental health disorders

Control over symptoms is possible with mental health disorders.

Resource for NA stress

Appropriate resource for NA stress is a supervisor.

Clean standards in healthcare

For cleanliness in healthcare, objects must be free of pathogens.

Whole grain food example

An example of a whole grain food is whole wheat bread.

Serious fluid condition

A serious condition due to insufficient fluid in the body is dehydration.

Plant-based protein

An example of a plant-based protein is refried beans.

MyPlate guidance

Per USDA MyPlate, most fruit choices should be whole fruit.

Aspiration prevention

To prevent aspiration during eating, place food on the stronger side of the mouth.

Transmission-based precautions

Transmission-Based Precautions are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions.

Physical restraint example

An example of a physical restraint is raised side rails.

ADLs meaning

The abbreviation ADLs stands for activities of daily living.

Rehabilitation care

Type of care that restores function after illness or injury is rehabilitation.

Angina pectoris

Medical term for chest pain is angina pectoris.

Ethical behavior demonstration

Ethical behavior can be demonstrated by protecting resident’s privacy.

Military time conversion

Correct conversion of 4:00 p.m. to military time is 1600 hours.

Barrier to communication example

An example of a barrier to communication is using medical terminology.

Non-verbal communication example

An example of non-verbal communication is a resident pointing to a glass.

Incident reporting requirement

An incident requiring a report is a resident falls.

Hepatitis B vaccination requirement

Employer must offer free vaccine for Hepatitis B.

Purpose of draw sheets

Purpose of draw sheets is repositioning without shearing.

Standard bedpan assistance

Wider end of bedpan placement should be in alignment with buttocks.

Blood pressure measurement device

Device used for measuring blood pressure is called a sphygmomanometer.

Safety transfer device

Safety device for resident transfer is a transfer belt.

Daily fluid intake guidelines

Recommended daily intake fluid amount is 64 ounces.

Cyanosis definition

Medical term for blue or gray skin is cyanosis.

Midnight military time conversion

Correct conversion of midnight (12:00 a.m.) is 2400 hours.

OBRA training requirements

Required training hours by OBRA for nursing assistants is 75.

Fluid measurement conversion

Ounces equal to 90 milliliters is 3 ounces.

Regulatory inspections

Regular inspections for state and federal compliance are called surveys.

Health information confidentiality

Keeping health information confidential requires storing documents per policy.

Ombudsman duties

Duties of an ombudsman include advocating for residents and settling disputes.

OBRA training topics

Required training topics by OBRA include promoting residents’ independence.

Promoting residents' rights

Behavior promoting residents’ rights includes encouraging resident care planning participation.

Neglect definition

Definition of neglect is failing to provide needed care.

Financial abuse definition

Definition of financial abuse is taking advantage of another’s assets.

Purpose of OBRA

Reason OBRA was passed is due to reports of poor care and abuse.

Touch in care

True statement about touch in care is that gentle patting can convey caring.

Tuberculosis awareness

TB is considered an airborne disease.

Diabetes management

Diet instructions must be followed carefully in diabetes management.

Common diabetes type

Most common form of diabetes is Type 2.

HIV transmission

HIV can be transmitted through blood.

Common cancer treatment

A common cancer treatment is surgery.

Baseline vital signs definition

Definition of baseline vital signs is initial values for comparison.

Communicating with cancer patients

Best communication for a resident with cancer is listening if they wish to talk.

Physically restraining a resident

Example of physically restraining a resident is keeping both side rails up.

Eating with AIDS

A resident with mouth infection may need to eat soft food.

Fluid measurement conversion

Convert four ounces to milliliters by multiplying by 15.

Military time standard conversion

Correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time is 7:00 p.m.

Long-term care settings

Long-term care is offered in skilled nursing facilities.

Urinary incontinence statement

Nervous system diseases can cause urinary incontinence.

Phantom sensation

Phantom sensation is the feeling that the amputated part is there.

Bed sheet changes

Change bed sheets when soiled or damp.

Advanced directives example

Example of an advance directive is Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.

Fluid balance definition

Term for taking in and eliminating equal fluid amounts is fluid balance.

Adaptive devices assistance

Care team member assisting with adaptive device usage is an occupational therapist.

Fire safety protocols

First action when encountering a fire is to remove residents from danger.

Nursing assistant responsibilities

Nursing assistants are not allowed to change sterile dressings.